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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit from R853

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MQP
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga are usually found in February or November, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Nelspruit (MQP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R1 226

One-way from

R853

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R2 824
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 6/7-27/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Nelspruit
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 10/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Nelspruit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R3 399 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R544 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 6/711:45JNB - MQP
Nonstop1h 00mFlySafair
Sun 27/713:20MQP - JNB
Nonstop0h 55mFlySafair
Deal found 13/6R1 226
Thu 19/611:05JNB - MQP
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/613:20MQP - JNB
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R2 114
Wed 8/1013:35JNB - MQP
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Sun 12/1017:20MQP - JNB
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Deal found 13/6R2 327
Fri 27/619:50HLA - MQP
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/716:20MQP - HLA
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R5 489

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Nelspruit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

11:45-12:45

Nonstop1h 00m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Sun 27/7

13:20-14:15

Nonstop0h 55m

R1 261

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

11:45-12:45

Nonstop1h 00m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Thu 25/9

17:20-18:15

Nonstop0h 55m

R2 203

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

7:00-7:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Sun 27/7

16:15-17:10

Nonstop0h 55m

R2 327

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 27/6

19:50-11:30

1 stop15h 40m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Tue 1/7

16:20-9:05

1 stop16h 45m

R5 489

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

11:45-12:45

Nonstop1h 00m

R853

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

7:00-7:55

Nonstop0h 55m

R1 172

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

6:00-10:45

1 stop4h 45m

R2 789

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 26/6

6:30-10:45

1 stop4h 15m

R2 860

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 19/6

5:55-13:10

1 stop7h 15m

R3 393

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 24/9

14:05-13:10

1 stop23h 05m

R7 301

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit (average of R166). Flying from Johannesburg to Nelspruit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R219). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MQP?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Nelspruit in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to MQP are scheduled on a Wednesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Nelspruit by month

Plan your trip to Nelspruit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelspruit ranges from 10.0 - 138.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 138.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Nelspruit when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nelspruit by month

Plan your trip to Nelspruit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelspruit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelspruit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelspruit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelspruit. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelspruit from Johannesburg?

    Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kruger Mpumalanga from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 14 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Nelspruit airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 16,9 km journey from Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) to Nelspruit’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nelspruit round-trip?

    Currently priced at R1 226, FlySafair will fly you from Johannesburg to Nelspruit and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Airlink for as low as R2 327. FlySafair is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Nelspruit one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R853. Users have also found prices from R1 172 and R7 301 on Airlink and Hahn Air Systems, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

    Before booking your flight to Nelspruit from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (91%), Emirates (91%), Air France( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

    On average you can expect to pay R1 893 for a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. The cheapest flight overall is R649 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga) is currently priced at R1 261.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Nelspruit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Nelspruit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit (average of R166). Flying from Johannesburg to Nelspruit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R219). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR843AverageR1 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR2 095AverageR2 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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